FDA warning Microwave therapy warning. JAMA, 284(21): 2711.

Recent reports have warned that the procedure has in a small number of cases caused serious injuries and complications, including damage to the penis and urethra. Injuries have required colostomies, partial amputation of the penis, and other procedures. In December 2000, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning on these injuries. 3

http://health.yahoo.com/topic/men/treatment/article/healthwise/ug1939

http://www.webmd.com/hw/mens_conditions/ug1939.asp#ug1908
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (2002). Microwave therapy warning. JAMA, 284(21): 2711.